Owner's Manual
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... please store it possible to connect the SPEAKERS jacks directly to non-powered speakers, with no external help. Use this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. But of course you are also provided. This feature helps reduce distortion and allows overall volume to be ... superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. Compressors (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only page 21 Compressors on Each Channel 20 Digital Effects Section 22 MAIN Section 23 MONITOR Section 24 POWER Section 25 Rear Panel 26 Connecting Speakers 27 Horizontal Orientation,...
... please store it possible to connect the SPEAKERS jacks directly to non-powered speakers, with no external help. Use this Yamaha EMX512SC, EMX312SC, or EMX212S power mixer. But of course you are also provided. This feature helps reduce distortion and allows overall volume to be ... superlative features and enjoy trouble-free operation for years to come. Compressors (EMX512SC and EMX312SC only page 21 Compressors on Each Channel 20 Digital Effects Section 22 MAIN Section 23 MONITOR Section 24 POWER Section 25 Rear Panel 26 Connecting Speakers 27 Horizontal Orientation,...
Owner's Manual
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If you set both MASTER knobs to their "0" position. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 First turn on each channel accordingly. This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as a keyboard or audio device, set the switch to other devices having internal ampli... to speakers, to the MIC position ( ). Neglect of these on the power. If you do not connect any devices other mic-level device, set the channel's switch to your inputs, set the PHANTOM switch to the ON position ( ). 6 Turn on last. • Be sure to leave this switch off the power...
If you set both MASTER knobs to their "0" position. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 9 First turn on each channel accordingly. This precaution does not apply to balanced dynamic microphones, however, as a keyboard or audio device, set the switch to other devices having internal ampli... to speakers, to the MIC position ( ). Neglect of these on the power. If you do not connect any devices other mic-level device, set the channel's switch to your inputs, set the PHANTOM switch to the ON position ( ). 6 Turn on last. • Be sure to leave this switch off the power...
Owner's Manual
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... so that these lamps do not stay on briefly at times, but if they remain lit continuously then there is acceptable for all occupied channels. posi- BASIC Quick Guide 7 Turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section again as necessary to adjust the overall output level. This position 8 Adjust the... LEVEL knobs for the LIMITER lamps to flash on . 10 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S For each input device you have connected: Generate sound from the device while adjusting the corresponding...
... so that these lamps do not stay on briefly at times, but if they remain lit continuously then there is acceptable for all occupied channels. posi- BASIC Quick Guide 7 Turn the MASTER knob in the MAIN section again as necessary to adjust the overall output level. This position 8 Adjust the... LEVEL knobs for the LIMITER lamps to flash on . 10 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S For each input device you have connected: Generate sound from the device while adjusting the corresponding...
Owner's Manual
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This switch turns the internal effector on and off . EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 11 BASIC Quick Guide 2 Turn the PROGRAM dial to your input. Adding Some Reverb Now let's try adding some reverb to select the desired effect ... simulate the sound of different performance environments-such as concert halls and small clubs. 2 3 4 1 1 Turn the ON switch to adjust the effect depth for each channel. To select a reverb effect, turn the dial to any value from 1 to 7. 1 REVERB HALL 1 9 KARAOKE ECHO 2 REVERB HALL 2 0 VOCAL ECHO 3 REVERB ROOM 1 A CHORUS 1 4 REVERB ROOM...
This switch turns the internal effector on and off . EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 11 BASIC Quick Guide 2 Turn the PROGRAM dial to your input. Adding Some Reverb Now let's try adding some reverb to select the desired effect ... simulate the sound of different performance environments-such as concert halls and small clubs. 2 3 4 1 1 Turn the ON switch to adjust the effect depth for each channel. To select a reverb effect, turn the dial to any value from 1 to 7. 1 REVERB HALL 1 9 KARAOKE ECHO 2 REVERB HALL 2 0 VOCAL ECHO 3 REVERB ROOM 1 A CHORUS 1 4 REVERB ROOM...
Owner's Manual
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...characteristic sound of loud passages and bringing up softer passages. For more information about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21. 12 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The result is a cleaner sound where nuances remain audible and the lyrics are easier to increase the compression. Turn the knob clockwise to hear.... 1 1 Adjust the COMP knobs on the relevant channels. BASIC Quick Guide 4 Use the MAIN section's EFFECT RTN knob to howling. Note that you have selected a reverb effect, the knob will...
...characteristic sound of loud passages and bringing up softer passages. For more information about the compressors, see pages 18 and 21. 12 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S The result is a cleaner sound where nuances remain audible and the lyrics are easier to increase the compression. Turn the knob clockwise to hear.... 1 1 Adjust the COMP knobs on the relevant channels. BASIC Quick Guide 4 Use the MAIN section's EFFECT RTN knob to howling. Note that you have selected a reverb effect, the knob will...
Owner's Manual
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...preamp stage requires that Faders Down It might be heard is approximately 1,000,000 (one million) times louder. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 It's also possible to lose perspective with all channel faders off-all the way down , then bring them up developing a system that can be heard by one of a ...bird might sound overly simple, but the dBu is -40 dBu (0.00775 V), then to raise that level to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in which channel should you mixing? A mixer may be heard is 120 dB. Start with a nominal level of 1, then the loudest sound that can be required to ...
...preamp stage requires that Faders Down It might be heard is approximately 1,000,000 (one million) times louder. EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 15 It's also possible to lose perspective with all channel faders off-all the way down , then bring them up developing a system that can be heard by one of a ...bird might sound overly simple, but the dBu is -40 dBu (0.00775 V), then to raise that level to 0 dBu (0.775 V) in which channel should you mixing? A mixer may be heard is 120 dB. Start with a nominal level of 1, then the loudest sound that can be required to ...
Owner's Manual
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... EQ In general: less is extremely important to achieve the "drive" or groove the music rides on cymbal channels all the way down without changing the way they sound in determining the timbre of some musical instruments. Bad ... want to build the mix around 20 Hz and 20,000 Hz, respectively. This means bringing the vocal channel up to nominal first (if your approach to it. Pay particular attention to provide the most commonly bad ...and then adding the other instruments. Surprisingly enough, piano also 16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Double this mixer have better definition.
... EQ In general: less is extremely important to achieve the "drive" or groove the music rides on cymbal channels all the way down without changing the way they sound in determining the timbre of some musical instruments. Bad ... want to build the mix around 20 Hz and 20,000 Hz, respectively. This means bringing the vocal channel up to nominal first (if your approach to it. Pay particular attention to provide the most commonly bad ...and then adding the other instruments. Surprisingly enough, piano also 16 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Double this mixer have better definition.
Owner's Manual
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... end that can benefit from the clarity of then have a reverb/delay time parameter than can be used to add reverb or delay to individual channels in the upper frequency range, try selecting a different effect program. A tiny boost in the overall frequency response of the biggest problems with reverb level all... not apply too much as reverb or delay. The optimum reverb time for ballads, while shorter reverb times are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17
... end that can benefit from the clarity of then have a reverb/delay time parameter than can be used to add reverb or delay to individual channels in the upper frequency range, try selecting a different effect program. A tiny boost in the overall frequency response of the biggest problems with reverb level all... not apply too much as reverb or delay. The optimum reverb time for ballads, while shorter reverb times are provided, and nearly all EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 17
Owner's Manual
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... knob 5 also affects the level of the signal sent from the channel into the MONITOR bus. Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving Base Frequency 10 kHz 2.5 ...kHz 100 Hz Maximum Cut/Boost ±15 dB 3 MONITOR control Adjusts the level of the channel's signal into the EFFECT bus. 5 LEVEL knob Adjusts ...
... knob 5 also affects the level of the signal sent from the channel into the MONITOR bus. Turning the knob to the right boosts the corresponding frequency band, while turning to "0". 20 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S Band HIGH MID LOW Type Shelving Peaking Shelving Base Frequency 10 kHz 2.5 ...kHz 100 Hz Maximum Cut/Boost ±15 dB 3 MONITOR control Adjusts the level of the channel's signal into the EFFECT bus. 5 LEVEL knob Adjusts ...
Owner's Manual
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...and unbalanced line input. On channel pairs 5/6 and 7/8 these ...3: cold). Cold (-) Ground Hot (+) NOTE • You cannot use the channel pair's LINE and MIC jacks together at the same time. • The ... R: Cold (-) 9 LINE and MIC jacks (Channels 5/6 to the channel. To avoid damage to speakers, be adjusted independently...or device damage. 8 INPUT A and INPUT B jacks (Channels 1 to 4) You can connect an input source to either ...of device you are phone jacks; on channel pairs 9/10 and 11/12 they are ...Channels 1 to 4) Set this switch to LINE or MIC. EMX512SC/EMX312SC...
...and unbalanced line input. On channel pairs 5/6 and 7/8 these ...3: cold). Cold (-) Ground Hot (+) NOTE • You cannot use the channel pair's LINE and MIC jacks together at the same time. • The ... R: Cold (-) 9 LINE and MIC jacks (Channels 5/6 to the channel. To avoid damage to speakers, be adjusted independently...or device damage. 8 INPUT A and INPUT B jacks (Channels 1 to 4) You can connect an input source to either ...of device you are phone jacks; on channel pairs 9/10 and 11/12 they are ...Channels 1 to 4) Set this switch to LINE or MIC. EMX512SC/EMX312SC...
Owner's Manual
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... ON switch, you can use your foot to toggle the effector on channel pairs 5/6 to the (separately sold FC5 foot switch to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S C EFFECT OUT jack This unbalanced phone output jack outputs the signal from... 16 different effect types, as follows. With the foot switch connected, you can use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. But note that channel pair to their defaults at ...
... ON switch, you can use your foot to toggle the effector on channel pairs 5/6 to the (separately sold FC5 foot switch to toggle the internal effector ON and OFF. 22 EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S C EFFECT OUT jack This unbalanced phone output jack outputs the signal from... 16 different effect types, as follows. With the foot switch connected, you can use a separately sold ) YAMAHA FC5 foot switch. But note that channel pair to their defaults at ...
Owner's Manual
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... balance will not be affected by turning on the standby switch and feeding background music from the MONITOR bus. S YS Processing switch This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on or off . Reduce the setting of the MASTER knobs (G and M) until the lamps flash only briefly or not... 4, and the MIC jacks on channel pairs 5/6 to your equipment. The switch lights up when the amplified signal being output at all . EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 If the lamps are using the mixer for lack of damage to 11/12). SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2 output the signal from ...
... balance will not be affected by turning on the standby switch and feeding background music from the MONITOR bus. S YS Processing switch This switch turns Yamaha Speaker Processing on or off . Reduce the setting of the MASTER knobs (G and M) until the lamps flash only briefly or not... 4, and the MIC jacks on channel pairs 5/6 to your equipment. The switch lights up when the amplified signal being output at all . EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 25 If the lamps are using the mixer for lack of damage to 11/12). SPEAKERS jacks B1 and B2 output the signal from ...
Owner's Manual
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...Ω 8Ω to 16Ω 8Ω to 16Ω 8Ω to 16Ω EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 27 Be sure to use dedicated speaker cables when connecting speakers to the SPEAKERS jacks. ■ 2-channel connection When connecting by 2-channel connection, use speakers with impedance of 4 ohms to 8 ohms. 4Ω to 8Ω 4Ω to connection...
...Ω 8Ω to 16Ω 8Ω to 16Ω 8Ω to 16Ω EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 27 Be sure to use dedicated speaker cables when connecting speakers to the SPEAKERS jacks. ■ 2-channel connection When connecting by 2-channel connection, use speakers with impedance of 4 ohms to 8 ohms. 4Ω to 8Ω 4Ω to connection...
Owner's Manual
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... at the sides and rear of the unit are blocked. Wait for the unit to MAIN(L+R) / MON). On each of these channels you have not connected to appro- EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 31 If the unit overheats, it is correctly connected to the MONITOR OUT jack. The EMX unit may automatically go off... vents are blocked. priate levels? ❑ Check that the speaker cables are not shorted. ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the end of this case the B jacks will output the monitor signal, and the A jacks will output a mix of the MAIN...
... at the sides and rear of the unit are blocked. Wait for the unit to MAIN(L+R) / MON). On each of these channels you have not connected to appro- EMX512SC/EMX312SC/EMX212S 31 If the unit overheats, it is correctly connected to the MONITOR OUT jack. The EMX unit may automatically go off... vents are blocked. priate levels? ❑ Check that the speaker cables are not shorted. ❑ If the above checks do not identify the problem, call Yamaha for service. (Refer to the end of this case the B jacks will output the monitor signal, and the A jacks will output a mix of the MAIN...